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A Bed and
Breakfast fit for a president. This statement rang true in July of 1999, when Icelandic President Olafur Grimsson chose 221 Melsted Place Bed and
Breakfast as his official accommodations for his visit to North Dakota. WHERE IS MOUNTAIN, ND? Guests to the 221 Melsted Place BB experience first-class privacy, fine candlelight dining, superb service, timeless elegance and rich Icelandic history - along with all the other fine amenities the Bed and
Breakfast has to offer. Escape into timeless elegance as you visit this historic picturesque estate, 221Melsted Place Bed and
Breakfast. Built in 1910, the Melsted Place Bed
Breakfast is part of the original Icelandic community of Mountain, North Dakota. Surrounded by fertile farm lands of the Red River Valley, this stately Bed and
Breakfast offers a peaceful setting and fascinating history that captures your imagination and takes you to another time and place.
Celebration This year marks our 10th Anniversary as a bed and
breakfast and 100 years for this beautiful historic home. To celebrate, my long awaited cookbook is currently being printed. Titled My Signature Dish, chef Lonnette Kelley To order
www.morriscookbooks.com.
221melpl@polarcomm.com. Cavalier County Republican August 9th, 1999 - Rather like a northern rendition of a scene from Gone with the Wind, Saturday evening at 221 Melsted Place where the President of Iceland was staying, was the picture of grace and charm. Melsted Place in particular..., the President said,...It's fantastic, its beats international hotels.. The Cavalier Chronicle June 25, 1997 - Guests receive royal treatment!...Elegance, style and a unique experience for all visitors.. Grand Forks Herald August 17, 1997 - There is a secret in this tiny town, but the news is spreading. This mansion is set amid the wheat fields and rolling hills. It stands majestically on the prairie where the American flag waves from the pole in the front yard and purple morning glories climb the
garden fence. Inside timeless elegance welcomes visitors to another time.. Searching For the perfect getaway for you and your friends? Reserve the entire four guest chamber mansion, ideal for a 1-3 couple all-inclusive getaway or small retreat. Click here for details. Nestled within the golden wheat fields and little churches, your dreams begin at 221 Melsted Place Bed and
Breakfast. The Bed and
Breakfast invites you to stroll through the hollyhocks, wonder the
garden pathways to this romantic turn of the century mansion with all the amenities of a modern day Bed and
Breakfast Inn. As the sun sets in this peaceful North Dakota valley, imagine no interruptions, soft candlelight, piano music and fine dining. Later, relax in the
spa, enjoy the fireplace, or indulge in a romantic limousine ride under the stars. Looking for adventure, your visit may include a vintage Jeep
tour exploring North Dakota's prairie farmlands, wooded back country trails and nature at its finest! We offer, all inclusive special packages tailored for your pleasure. Each new day, you will awaken to the aroma of gourmet
coffee, or
tea, home-baked delights, fresh fruit in season and a full candlelight
breakfast. Bed
Breakfast Amenities include Victorian all-season
spa, torchlight
croquet, evening bonfires, pumpkin carriage rides, fresh
garden produce, berry picking, bird watching, star gazing, special event receptions, and small
weddings. Escape into timeless elegance, experience outstanding service, exceptional
cuisine and superb accommodations! Nominated for North Dakota Travel and Tourism Leader Award 2000. Mountain, North Dakota. 1884 Historic Vikur Church, The first Icelandic church in America. August the Duece, Icelandic Festival, held in August. Borg Pioneer Memorial Home, home to several of our Icelandic pioneers. Mountain, North Dakota is in Pembina County of northeastern North Dakota. 88 miles northwest of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Cavalier, North Dakota. Cavalier Air Station - operated by the United States Air Force, the world's most powerful phased-array radar defends the United States and Canada and also tracks
satellites from its unique location along the northern border of the United States. Wooded hills of the Pembina Escarpment. Icelandic State Park - fishing, swimming, campgrounds, picnic areas, nature trails, historic homestead. Pioneer Heritage
Center - a distinctive tribute to all pioneers who settled here. Walhalla, North Dakota. Valley of the Gods, and spectacular Pembina Gorge. Frost Fire Mountain, fully developed
ski area with chair lifts, lodge, and terrific views; the outdoor amphitheater stages popular musicals in the summer at Frost Fire. Public Fossil Digs in Pembina Gorge - Discover mysterious marine creatures of the past, dates available during July - please call for details. Pembina, North Dakota. Pembina State Museum - focuses on transportation and heritage, featuring regional history from the Cretaceous Age to present. International Peace
Garden. North Dakota Tourism Department. 5 star rated on Innsite Directory. Cloaked in snow, 221 Melsted Place Bed and
Breakfast is truly magical during the Christmas holidays. A must-see, this BB becomes a showcase of lavish decorations flowing from
room to
room in the inn. Festive candlelight and piano
dinners or Victorian high teas fill the calendar through the month of December. Early reservations suggested. Member of North Dakota BB Association. 221 Melsted Place Historic
Tours - Bed
Breakfast -
Tea Room. P.O. Box 221 Mountain, North Dakota 58262 (701) 993-8257 Email -
info@melstedplace.com www.melstedplace.com. Hosting and Promotion by Blizzard
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221 Melsted Place Historic
Tours - Bed and
Breakfast -
Tea Room. Matriarchal
Suite This original
bedroom for the maternal grandparents is elegantly appointed with an ornate gold-leaf headboard and king-size bed.
Quiet grandeur is our theme, as you enjoy the surroundings of our ancestors. Official
Suite for the President of Iceland, July 1999. Melsted Master
Suite In this original master
bedroom, the sunrise is a theatrical performance. Enjoy each new day as the glow of the sunlight dances through the wall of bay windows, radiating a rhapsody of color from the enchanting stained glass window. An antique full-size bed with curved foot board offers a truly tranquil experience. Silhouette
Suite A tribute to the original family, this romantic
room heralds the morning sun through its lovely French windows. Rays of sunshine dance merrily upon the Melsted family photographs, highlighting the warm inviting queen-size bed. Simple elegance, beckons your pleasure. Ancestral
Garden Suite Reflections upon the past, presents this
guest room in a soothing relaxed setting. A queen-sized bed, dressed in a welcoming floral, and framed with a
garden gate headboard, offers ambiance and comfort to all who enter in delight.
Guest rooms are on the second floor, with full
bath and
shower. Rates range from $80 to $120 plus 5% sales tax per night based on a single or double occupancy, and are subject to change without notice. The price of the
room includes a full candlelight
breakfast served in the Swan
room between 8 - 9:30 a.m. Optional candlelight
dinners available upon request. Stay during the months of January - April and your third night is free! Open year around; reservations required. Check-in after 4:00 p.m. Check-out by 11:00 a.m. Reservation / Cancellation Policy. All reservations must be confirmed with a 50% deposit within seven days. Cancellation is seventy two hours or the deposit is non-refundable. Total private luxury. We offer all inclusive vacation packages tailored for your specific needs. Our more popular selections include Anniversary, Honeymoon packages offering
quiet pleasure within the mansion. Pumpkin carriage rides for special events and
celebrations, our place or yours. Looking for adventure, climb aboard our 1949 Willy's Jeep and experience farmlands, wooded backcountry trails and nature at its finest! 4 day to a month packages available. Please call for pricing. No smoking please, inside the historic mansion. Facilities for young children and pets are unavailable. Major credit cards are accepted